Director, Safety Operations

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $188,297 - $256,088

Grade: VPS 7

Occupation: Occupational health and safety

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1879611

The Director, Safety Operations is a critical role supporting the project Delivery team. Key responsibilities will include stakeholder relationship management and provision of highly influential expert advice in accordance with relevant legislative requirements, policies and procedures. The position is required to contribute to the overall strategy for VicGrid, champion people and industry initiatives that support project delivery, model the organisations values and maintain OHS principles that foster a strong safety culture.

VicGrid is where you want to be

If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy.

Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations.

VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria. We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver. We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities.

The Opportunity

The Director, Safety Operations is a critical role supporting the project Delivery team. Key responsibilities will include stakeholder relationship management and provision of highly influential expert advice in accordance with relevant legislative requirements, policies and procedures. The position is required to contribute to the overall strategy for VicGrid, champion people and industry initiatives that support project delivery, model the organisations values and maintain OHS principles that foster a strong safety culture.

If this sounds like a program you want to be a part of, keep reading to find out some the things you will be responsible for delivering and some of the skills and experience you will bring with you. You can also refer to the Position Description for more information.

What you will deliver

• Active leadership and the development and coaching of staff, creating, and championing a positive and proactive safety-first culture across VicGrid.
• Provide robust strategic and influential Health and Safety advice to the Executive Director, Project Delivery and the wider organisation to effectively manage legislative requirements for VicGrid's delivery objectives.
• Develop and implement innovative effective safety management systems and procedures, establish and lead contractor safety forums and embed a comprehensive assurance program.
• Maintain a holistic view of the program, proactively engaging with, and influencing, necessary internal and external stakeholders to maximise successful program delivery and to adopt best practice safety initiatives and procedures.

What you will bring

• Extensive experience leading and managing a Health and Safety function on large scale complex energy, engineering, or construction infrastructure projects, with a strong track record working effectively with a broad range of project contractors and stakeholders is required.
• Extensive experience establishing and implementing cutting edge safety management systems and procedures is required.
• Exceptional working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and other associated legislative requirements is mandatory.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.

How to Apply

The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with some overnight travel. Hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 28 August 2025.

Applications close Thursday 28 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

14 August 2025